Use this link (http://www.oclc.org/us/en/careers/hub/view/default.htm) to learn more about a summer 2012 opportunity as a legal intern at OCLC (Online Computer Library Center, Inc.). Below is a brief overview / job description.
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world’s information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for a Legal Intern position at our corporate headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio.
The OCLC Diversity and Inclusion Initiative offers internship opportunities designed to provide unique experiences for aspiring college students. The majority of the Intern openings are targeted for members of underrepresented groups as defined in a manner consistent with the EEO-1 race/ethnicity reporting classifications. OCLC will begin accepting applications for the internships on December 5, 2011. Deadline for the applications is February 27, 2012, with an anticipated start date no later than June 18, 2012. The OCLC Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program is open to candidates matriculating towards an academic degree (either undergraduate or graduate) at an accredited college or university. All applicants must provide proof of enrollment during the application process and before the internship starts.
Length of assignment: 10-12 weeks, working full-time
Responsibilities
The Legal Intern will perform legal assignments in support of and under the supervision of OCLC’s Legal Division staff, and will carry out research assignments and make recommendations to OCLC’s attorneys concerning corporate matters that have legal implications.
The Legal Intern will:
- Conduct research and draft legal memoranda
- Participate in meetings with attorneys and OCLC managers
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in Law school, and in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to manage multiple project assignments
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in small project teams with a positive can-do attitude
- Familiarity with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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